The 10 Commandments

The second commandment (no graven images) is about God’s desire to have relationship with us. Images are static. But relationships are dynamic. God never changes, but we do. As we grow and mature, God desires to relate to us in new ways. Images, in the form of preconceived notions about God, can get in the way of relating to the Living God.

Is God surprising you these days? Are there things going on in your life that feel uncomfortable or strange? Rather than chasing an image, consider that God may be revealing something new and drawing you closer.

Listen to the full message here or watch the entire worship service on our YouTube channel.

Yours for Christ, 

Pastor Steve

steve@clpc.org 

Basic Words for Life

The Ten Commandments (literally ten words) constitute God’s vision for a life of human flourishing. Fresh out of 430 years of slavery and in stark contrast to centuries of oppression in Egypt, God initiates a relationship of covenant with Israel shaped by welcoming invitation (Exodus 19:1-5). This Summer, we’re committing to memory the Ten Commandments which lie at the heart of God’s covenant relationship with us. Below are lyrics and a link to a song we’re using to help us. 

Listen to the full message here or watch the entire worship service on our YouTube channel.

Yours for Christ, 

Pastor Steve

steve@clpc.org 

The Perfect Ten
Number one, we’ve just begun, 
  God should be first in your life. 
Number two’s the idol rule; 
  Those graven images aren’t nice. 
Number three, God’s name should be 
  Never spoken in jest. 
Number four, Sabbath’s for 
  Our worship and for rest. 
Number five, we all should strive 
  to honor father and mother. 
Number six, don’t get your kicks 
  From killing one another. 
Number seven, life is heaven 
  When you’re true to your mate. 
Number eight, don’t steal and break 
  This rule for goodness sake! 
Number nine, don’t be the kind 
  Who goes around telling lies. 
Number ten, don’t covet when 
  You see your neighbor’s house or wife. 
 
That’s the list and God insists 
We stay away from these sins; 
That is why we memorize 
Commandments one thru ten.

The Perfect Ten, by Kathie Hill